Looks like such a fun project. I love the way you mixes colors – so beautiful. Can’t wait to try it. The only problem is that I would probably get addicted to it.
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These are gorgeous, as Kathy said. I especially like the “wavy” surfaces of your second batch. Thanks for reminding us that you don’t have to get really complicated to have very satisfying results,
What cool techniques!! Thanks Cyndi. In both cases, I like the last prints. The colors get so muted – perfect for a background scrapbook page. And what fun! Like finger painting as a child.
Why of course! I always wondered why do the monoprinting rather than just straight onto the paper but being able to manuever the paint around on a non-porous, slick surface now makes so much sense. Thanks for the logic behind it.
Thank you, Kathy! No glossy stock at all…just matte textured watercolor paper. The acrylics are sort of naturally glossy unless you mix them with matte acrylic medium :-)
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Looks like such a fun project. I love the way you mixes colors – so beautiful. Can’t wait to try it. The only problem is that I would probably get addicted to it.
My daughter and I just worked on some prints and love it. Thanks for sharing your idea and contributing your post to my craft craft carnival!
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[...] Layers Upon Layers Making monoprint background papers is an addictive activity… [...]
Eileen and Carol, thanks! I can’t wait to experiment with some different textured surfaces :-)
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[...] Layers Upon Layers Making monoprint background papers is an addictive activity… Naughty Secretary Club Jen delves into the world of paper crafts and plays Ms. Manners making personalized thank you cards. [...]
1166 days ago
[...] Layers Upon Layers Making monoprint background papers is an addictive activity… [...]
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These are gorgeous, as Kathy said. I especially like the “wavy” surfaces of your second batch. Thanks for reminding us that you don’t have to get really complicated to have very satisfying results,
What cool techniques!! Thanks Cyndi. In both cases, I like the last prints. The colors get so muted – perfect for a background scrapbook page. And what fun! Like finger painting as a child.
Serendipity!! Don’t you just love it when that happens? :-)
I was looking for a monoprint tutorial. Thanks so much, Cyndi!
*Exactly* what I couldn’t figure out at first! Then when I saw what the point was, it was an “a-ha” moment :-)
Why of course! I always wondered why do the monoprinting rather than just straight onto the paper but being able to manuever the paint around on a non-porous, slick surface now makes so much sense. Thanks for the logic behind it.
Oh, BTW, you can use cardstock instead of watercolor paper if you want to, but I think that matte would probably pick up the paint a bit better.
Thank you, Kathy! No glossy stock at all…just matte textured watercolor paper. The acrylics are sort of naturally glossy unless you mix them with matte acrylic medium :-)
Wow, these are just gorgeous! Do you have to use glossy or any cardstock? Kathy Eddy